Transmission of intestinal worms (hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms) commonly occurs when your dog ingests contaminated soil or feces containing eggs or immature worms (larvae) that have been passed from other infected animals in the environment. 30 июн. 2020 г.
How easily do dogs get worms?
If dogs accidentally eat these eggs — by sniffing or licking the ground, or by eating dirt or grass — they can become infected. Your dog can contract hookworms by accidentally ingesting hookworm larvae found in the soil. They can also get hookworms through close skin contact with larvae left in soil or sand.
Can dog food cause worms?
Any kind of food can be contaminated by parasites and can result in the consumer getting parasites or worms. Commercial pet food is unlikely to harbor worms, or worm eggs because it is highly processed.
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